Runner link harness

ABSTRACT

A runner link harness may include two shoulder straps, each having a front section and a rear section. The front section may include at least one first connection mechanism and a shoulder strap adjustment mechanism. The rear section may include at least one second connection mechanism. At least one waist strap may include a waist strap adjustment mechanism that may be attached to the two shoulder straps. The runner link harness may be placed on an operator, and at least one more operators may place on at least one more runner link harness. The at least one first connection mechanism of each runner link harness may removably attach to at least one second connection mechanism of another runner link harness. The at least one first connection mechanism may include a retractable line that adjusts the length between operators.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to exercise devices and, moreparticularly, to a runner link harness.

Individuals find it hard to motivate themselves to exercise, and sooften times, they do not exercise. Current devices that link a runnerare attached to inanimate objects. Human interaction and teamwork arelacking when using these devices.

As can be seen, there is a need for a runner link harness that allowspeople to be linked up with other people while walking, jogging, runningor other exercises.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a runner link harness comprises:two shoulder straps, each having a front section and a rear section,where the front section comprises at least one first connectionmechanism and a shoulder strap adjustment mechanism, wherein the rearsection comprises at least one second connection mechanism; and at leastone waist strap comprising a waist strap adjustment mechanism, whereinthe at least one waist strap attaches to the two shoulder straps.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method for harnessingmultiple people for the purpose of exercising, comprises the steps of:attaching a runner link harness to a first operator, wherein the runnerlink harness comprises two shoulder straps, each having a front sectionand a rear section, where the front section comprises at least one firstconnection mechanism and a shoulder strap adjustment mechanism, whereinthe rear section comprises at least one second connection mechanism; andat least one waist strap comprising a waist strap adjustment mechanism,wherein the at least one waist strap attaches to the two shoulderstraps; attaching an additional runner link harness to at least one moreoperator; removably attaching the at least one first connectionmechanism of one operator to the at least one second mechanism of thenext operator; and performing an exercise with at least two operatorsjoined together by multiple runner link harnesses.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with reference to the followingdrawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, shown in use;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 4 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 5 is a detail perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention; and

FIG. 6 is a detail perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplatedmodes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thedescription is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merelyfor the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention,since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a runner linkharness that may include two shoulder straps, each having a frontsection and a rear section. The front section may include at least onefirst connection mechanism and a shoulder strap adjustment mechanism.The rear section may include at least one second connection mechanism.At least one waist strap may include a waist strap adjustment mechanismthat may be attached to the two shoulder straps. The runner link harnessmay be placed on an operator, and at least one more operators may placeon at least one more runner link harness. The at least one firstconnection mechanism of each runner link harness may removably attach toat least one second connection mechanism of another runner link harness.The at least one first connection mechanism may include a retractableline that adjusts the length between operators.

As is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6, a runner link harness 10 mayinclude two shoulder straps 28 and at least one waist strap 20. Theshoulder straps 28 have a front section and a rear section. The frontsection of each shoulder strap 28 may include at least one firstconnection mechanism. The front section of each shoulder strap 28 mayalso include a shoulder strap adjustment mechanism, such as a shoulderstrap adjustment buckle 12. In certain embodiments, the first connectionmechanism may include a housing and ring assembly 14. The rear sectionof each shoulder strap 28 may include at least one second connectionmechanism. In certain embodiments, the rear section of each shoulderstrap 28 may include a rear buckle and ring assembly 34. The rear buckleand ring assembly 34 may include a rear buckle 30 attached to a rearbuckle ring 32. The rear buckle 30 may be adjustable. The at least onewaist strap 20 may include a waist strap adjustment mechanism such as awaist strap adjustment buckle 22. The two shoulder straps 28 attach tothe at least one waist strap 20. The at least one first connectionmechanism and the at least one second connection mechanism may move upand down along the shoulder strap 28.

In certain embodiments, the housing and ring assembly 14 may include ahousing 16 having an interior housing. A retractable line 24 may behoused within the interior housing of the housing 16. The retractableline 24 may be a strap or the like. An end of the retractable line 24may attach to a ring 18 such as a D-ring or the like. The retractableline 24 may extend out from the housing 16 creating additional distancebetween one runner link harness 10 and another runner link harness 10.In certain embodiments, the retractable line 24 may be a length ofapproximately six feet. The retractable line 24 may be self-retractingso that there is no lag in the line retractable 24 between an operator26 and another operator 26.

A method of using the runner link harness 10 may include the following.The harness 10 may be placed on the operator 26 with the at least onewaist strap 20 fitting under the chest in the front of the operator 26and fitting under the shoulder blades in the back of the operator 26.Adjustment may be allowed for an individual fit. The shoulder strapadjustment mechanism may be adjusted for tightness and a secure fit onthe operator 26. At least one more operator 26 may put an additionalrunner link harness 10 on and secure it in place. The at least one firstconnection mechanism of a first harness 10 may be removably attached tothe at least one second connection mechanism of another operator'sharness 10. In certain embodiments, the ring 18 of the at least onefirst connection mechanism may attach to the ring of the at least onesecond connection mechanism. This attachment may occur through acarabineer or the like. The at least one first connection mechanism andthe at least one second connection mechanism may be moved along theshoulder strap 28 for a more comfortable fit for each operator 26. Atleast two operators 26 may be connected through multiple runner linkharnesses 10. The harnesses 10 may be used for walking as a group,jogging, running or some other exercise. The retractable line 24 may beused to adjust pace and allow for movement within the line of operators26.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates toexemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may bemade without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as setforth in the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A runner link harness comprising: two shoulderstraps, each having a front section and a rear section, where the frontsection comprises at least one first connection mechanism and a shoulderstrap adjustment mechanism, wherein the rear section comprises at leastone second connection mechanism; and at least one waist strap comprisinga waist strap adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one waist strapattaches to the two shoulder straps.
 2. The runner link harness of claim1, wherein the at least one first connection mechanism slides along theshoulder strap.
 3. The runner link harness of claim 1, wherein the atleast one first connection mechanism comprises a housing and ringassembly.
 4. The runner link harness of claim 3, wherein the housingholds a retractable line within an interior housing, wherein theretractable line connects to a ring.
 5. The runner link harness of claim1, wherein the at least one second connection mechanism comprises a rearbuckle and ring assembly.
 6. The runner link harness of claim 1, whereinthe waist strap adjustment mechanism comprises a waist strap adjustmentbuckle.
 7. A method for harnessing multiple people for the purpose ofexercising, comprising the steps of: attaching a runner link harness toa first operator, wherein the runner link harness comprises two shoulderstraps, each having a front section and a rear section, where the frontsection comprises at least one first connection mechanism and a shoulderstrap adjustment mechanism, wherein the rear section comprises at leastone second connection mechanism; and at least one waist strap comprisinga waist strap adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one waist strapattaches to the two shoulder straps; attaching at least one additionalrunner link harness to at least one more operator; removably attachingthe at least one first connection mechanism of one operator to the atleast one second mechanism of the next operator; and performing anexercise with at least two operators joined together by multiple runnerlink harnesses.
 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the at least one firstconnection mechanism comprises a housing having an interior housing, aretractable line held within the interior housing of the housing, and aring attached to an end of the retractable line.
 9. The method of claim8, further comprising the step of at least one operator adjusting thedistance between each operator by releasing a length of the retractableline from the housing of at least one first connection mechanism.